About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays the empress Agrippina, facing right. The coin was struck after her death.
On the back, a type of chariot called a Carpentum is depicted.
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- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Agrippina
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Origin
- Rome
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Date
- 37 CE–41 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI Reverse: S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE
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Dimensions
- Diam. 3.5 cm; 25.66 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1308
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